Santa Cruz Opengov #249976

Santa Cruz Seeks Consultant for Downtown Expansion Plan Development Impact Fee Nexus Study

The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a Nexus Study for development impact fees in the Downtown Plan Expansion area. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Prepare a Nexus Study to justify development impact fees - Review, validate, and update City-provided buildout assumptions and infrastructure cost estimates - Ensure compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600) and California Government Code Sections 66000–66025 - Conduct needs assessment for public facilities and infrastructure - Perform nexus and proportionality analysis to establish legal justification for fees - Develop a fee structure for various development categories - Prepare and deliver the final Nexus Study - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services for Nexus Study preparation (1 engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Detailed work plan, team qualifications, and cost proposal required - Prevailing wages do not apply - Contract term is six months with possible renewals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation

Description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Nexus Study for development impact fees in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600). The study will support the Downtown Plan Expansion area by validating buildout assumptions and infrastructure cost estimates to justify appropriate impact fee rates. The scope includes project initiation, data review, needs assessment, nexus and proportionality analysis, fee structure development, and preparation of the Nexus Study. The contract term is six months with possible renewals, and proposals are due by April 23, 2026.

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